Vice President of Technology

Attractivate Consulting Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Houston, TX is seeking a VP of Technology to shape and lead the IT function across a growing organization. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in IT leadership within manufacturing or industrial environments. Key responsibilities include defining the IT strategy, consolidating legacy systems, and building an application development team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to create a modern IT department from the ground up.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT leadership in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience integrating and modernizing legacy systems.
• Strong background in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and OT.
• Ability to build and lead application development teams.
• Experience working with MSPs and driving consolidation.

Responsibilities

• Build the overall IT strategy across support, operations, systems, infrastructure, and security.
• Consolidate and modernize multiple legacy systems into a unified architecture.
• Lead decisions on outsourcing versus in-house capabilities, including MSP strategy.
• Develop an AI and automation roadmap for operations and back‑office functions.
• Build and manage an application development team.
• Oversee all infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and OT environments.
• Create and scale a real IT department from the ground up.

Skills

IT leadership

Legacy systems modernization

Infrastructure management

Cybersecurity

Building app development teams

app development leadership

MSP partnerships

strategic planning

hands-on execution

Job description

We’re looking for a VP of Technology to build and lead the IT function for a growing industrial organization. This role will define the technology strategy, consolidate multiple legacy systems, and create a modern, scalable IT environment across several acquired manufacturing businesses.

What You’ll Do

• Build the overall IT strategy across support, operations, systems, infrastructure, and security
• Consolidate and modernize multiple legacy systems into a unified architecture
• Lead decisions on outsourcing versus in‑house capabilities, including MSP strategy
• Develop an AI and automation roadmap for operations and back‑office functions
• Build and manage an application development team
• Oversee all infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and OT environments
• Create and scale a real IT department from the ground up

What You Bring

• 10+ years of IT leadership in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience integrating and modernizing legacy systems
• Strong background in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and OT
• Ability to build and lead app dev teams
• Experience working with MSPs and driving consolidation
• Strategic mindset with hands‑on execution ability

Key Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology (Manufacturing)
• Location: Houston, TX